The Startup campaign was first announced by Prime Minister, Narendra Modi during his 15 August 2015 address from the Red Fort, New Delhi. Since, then India continues to celebrate the spirit of entrepreneurship.

The Surat Municipal Corporation is also taking many initiatives to project the city as an emerging startup city. The corporation is preparing a vision document for a startup and trade facilitation centre at Parvat Patiya, which will provide an eco-system for new startups to connect with national and international businesses and facilitate innovations.